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Lonnie Graham walks off the Schwab Auditorium stage with a smile after giving his Ted talk on art as a tradition in modern culture. He used photographs to help tell a story about how communities share and communicate with each other. Photo by Steve Osborn

Michael Paul speaks about his project in which he and a Penn State team are trying to land a robot, The Lunar Lion, on the moon as part of the the Google Lunar X Prize Competition. "I believe the best is yet to come. And here ate Penn State, I want to be a part of that." Paul helped create the image behind him. Photo by Steve Osborn

Terry Engelder is an alumnus currently working in Penn State's geoscience department and a leading authority in the recent Marcellus gas shale boom. Engelder discussed the pros and cons of fracking. Photo by Steve Osborn  

Herbert Reininger gets down on both knees and uses water as a metaphor to help explain self reflecting and soothing awareness as he shares some of his personal life experiences. Photo by Steve Osborn

Lee Ann De Reus speaks about rape in Congo, Africa, and her foundation named Panzi Foundation USA. "My goal is to inspire you to take action by sharing with you the incredible strength and courage of girls that I've met." Photo by Steve Osborn

Sean Meadows, left, adds his palm print to local artist Michael Pilato's painting. Pilato's speech focused on his life's work as a muralist and the power within his artwork. Pilato was the only speaker to receive a standing ovation. Photo by Steve Osborn